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1.1. Before Your First Ride
a. Our STEVENS road racing and cyclocross bicycles are designed for a
maximum overall weight of 115 kg including rider, luggage and bicy-
cle. The following weight limits for the rider including equipment and
STEVENS bicycle apply to special racing wheels:
Citec, Scorpo, Mavic, Fulcrum: 110 kg
DT Swiss RC 38 Spline C and Lightweight Meilenstein: 100 kg
For Campagnolo and Miche wheels it is recommended from a rider’s
weight of 82 kg on to shorten the service intervals in agreement with
your STEVENS dealer.
Caution: Comet SL 85 kg!
b. Always use your bicycle for its intended and typical use. Road racing,
triathlon bicycles and time trial machines are intended to be used
on public roads and trails with tarred or paved surface. Observe the
traffic rules when riding on public roads.
Cyclocross bicycles are also suitable for off-road cycling on gravel
field and forest tracks, however, not for rough terrain. They are not
suitable for mountain bike use, namely for all mountain enduro, down-
hill (DH), freeride, dual slalom, downhill/freeride parks, jumps, drops
etc.
Due to their design and fittings cyclocross bicycles are not suitable for
being used on public roads. If you intend to use this type of bicycle on
public roads, it must be fitted with the devices and equipment pre-
scribed for this purpose (see chapter “Legal Requirements for Riding
on Public Roads”).
Track bicycles are true-bred sports bikes and only intended for use on
enclosed race tracks. The use of track bicycles on public roads or lanes
is not permitted.
c. Are you familiar with the brake system? Have a look at the bike card
and check whether the brake lever of the front brake is on the side
you are used to (right or left). If it is not, you will need to train to get
used to the new configuration, as inadvertent use of the front brake
can throw you off your bike. Or ask your STEVENS dealer to change the
brake levers. Your new bicycle is equipped with modern brakes which
may be far more effective than those you were used to so far. Be sure
to first practise using the brakes off public roads!
d. If your bicycle is assembled with carbon components, also keep in
mind the characteristics of the material, in particular with regard to
the adjustment and the braking with carbon wheels. For more infor-
mation see chapter “Special Characteristics of Carbon. For more infor-
mation see chapter “The Brake System”.
e. Are you familiar with the type and functioning of the gears? If not,
make yourself familiar with the new gears in a place clear of traffic.
For more information see chapter “The Gears“.
f. Are both saddle and handlebars properly adjusted? The saddle should
be set to a height from which you can just reach the pedal in its low-
est position with your heel. Check whether your toes reach to the
floor when you are sitting on the saddle. Your STEVENS dealer will be
pleased to help you, if you are not happy with your seating position.
For more information see chapter Adjusting the Bicycle to the Rider.
g. If your bicycle is equipped with clipless or step-in pedals: Have you
ever tried the shoes they go with? Do not set off until you have prac-
tised engaging and disengaging the shoes from the pedals in station-
ary. For more information see chapter “The Pedal Systems“. Also read
the operating instructions of the pedals that you have received from
your STEVENS dealer.
Before Your First Ride
Danger:
Note that the distance you
need to stop your bicycle
increases, while riding with
your hands on the top handle-
bars. The brake levers are not
within easy reach.
Note:
If you cyclocross bicycle has
the additional Oxygen brake
levers braking from the top
handlebars is possible.
Danger: A lack of practice when using step-in pedals or too
much spring tension in the mechanism can lead to
a very firm connection, from which you cannot quickly step out!
Danger:
Trailers are not permitted for
all mentioned bicycles.
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